Stankovic's motivation: “Ready for the derby. We shall not fail against Milan!”

After his return from an injury yesterday against Lecce, Inter's performance suddenly improved, displaying how important the Serbian international is for the Nerazzurri. Dejan Stankovic has recovered from the calf injury that he suffered in the first of the two Tottenham matches, and it seems he has returned to stay. He does not want to abandon his team mates, and he is looking to provide his quality and quantity as of the first minute against Milan on Sunday. After all, he is a man who feels the Milan derby particularly, and he surely is looking forward to punish the Rossoneri like he has done many times before.

“AC arrive at the match with a great spirit,” he explains to fifa.com, “but we are going to be as motivated as possible. I am not worried by the few points we have lost recently, Milan is only three points ahead. I am convinced that Sunday's match will improve the way the table looks for us: the derby is a beautiful and particular match, it is impossible not to be prepared.”

His words sound like those of a real leader, he is already prepared for the derby atmosphere that on Sunday will invade the San Siro stadium. The midfielder has already shown in Lecce his will to lead the team to glory, and that is just what the club and Rafa Benitez need at a moment like this.

Inter's number 5 is ready.